Quadriplegic Granted Right To Starve To Death: Do you agree?

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Quadriplegic Granted Right To Starve To Death: Do you agree?

by W_C Posted August 14, 2009 23:46:35

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An Australian Quadriplegic has been granted the right to starve to death if he wishes. The quadriplegic, Christian Rossiter, won his case after the court ruled in his favor. Rossiter has been living in a nursing facility, and now the nursing facility cannot be held responsible for the patient dying due to starvation. For "right-to-die" campaigners, this is a big step. Rossiter said that he is happy he won the right to starve to death, if he wants to. He is said that after consulting his doctor, he may change his mind, but now he has his own choice.

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	Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death. 71% 22 votes
	No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death. 29% 9 votes

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mimi October 08, 2009 23:03:31

Answered: No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death.
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Chuck October 02, 2009 02:34:24

Answered: No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death.
The right to die, yes. By starvation, no. He is obviously in pain as it is, and if not then he is feeling absolutely worthless being a quad. and WANTS TO DIE. Starvation is actually a painful death, nothing easy about it and he should not be allowed to cause himself more pain UNLESS HE SPECIFICALLY ASKS FOR THE PAIN OF STARVATION.
slowtramp September 12, 2009 17:58:30

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
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JDLogan September 07, 2009 17:39:28

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
I think people should be in control of their own lives, and ultimately, their own deaths.
luke-jones September 06, 2009 00:26:15

Answered: No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death.
What brain-dead moron came up with THAT?
dogs voice August 29, 2009 18:22:49

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
Let me say this; Quality of Life! Does he have one? From his point of view? If not, he should have the right to end his life if he wants. The comment from Beelechavelle that, "Hey, it's *his* life and soul." says it all. He will have the choice and depending upon his religous background, he has to face his maker in the end. Personally, the older I get, the more I feel we will be nothing but the dirt we were made from. The more "hurt" I see in the world make me wonder about there being a "compassionate God" out there. All the trials and tribulations we go through on a daily basis just do not add up to a "loving and forgiving God". Before any start in on me, I was raised Roman Catholic, recieved the Sacraments, served as an altar server for the better part of 10 yrs. The more I learned from science, the less I believed in religion. Don't try to sway my thoughts anymore than I try to sway yours. I put out my opinion. Don't like it? Don't comment.
Poppins August 23, 2009 16:42:07

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
yes but I'd find a quicker and less painful way to go
maker August 21, 2009 19:05:50

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
It's his choice though I do disagree with it!!!
Hope & Love August 20, 2009 18:36:57

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
His life, his decision, and just by guessing, I am assuming he is not enjoying the quality of life being a quadriplegic brings, someone having to constantly feed him, look after him, clean him, having all his mental capacities and none of his abilities of a human body.

There is one thing being suicidal, there is another when someone says enough is enough. It may be pride, ego, or just plain wallowing in self-pity.....but ultimately there are two involved in a decision to end ones life, that is the person contemplating it and their higher power (God), courts should not have any control over ones decision.
1oct1 August 17, 2009 00:21:16

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
I see nothing wrong with this. The courts obviously think he's sane, so, let him do this with his life.
pdshanny August 16, 2009 19:59:20

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
If you don't have the right to die on your terms, then you don't have any rights at all.
claud August 16, 2009 15:16:38

Answered: No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death.
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Bill August 16, 2009 13:02:26

Answered: No. Rossiter, the Quadriplegic should not have the right to starve to death.
If they have given this guy the right to die, why don't
they let him choose the method? Why not letal injection? He can give himself a shot, diabetic's do it all the time
(give themselves shots) People in charge are such morons. Yessir, you can kill yourself but you have to suffer a little while doing it...Unbelievable. Oh yes, being a
quadraplegic would make it a bit difficult, wouldn't it? Still, if it's yes, then find a better way.
edwardwillispcf August 15, 2009 20:45:28

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
yes he should
wah-yaw August 15, 2009 17:09:28

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
why the hell does he have to fight to kill himself, it just goes to show that the government has way to much control if you have to fight for the right to die
Lanikai August 15, 2009 14:29:57

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
IF they are of their right mind and this is their decision, then YES. We all would rather have the choice of how we end it-beats the tubes, machines, sterile hoslpitals with morning family members standing around.
birdman August 15, 2009 11:46:51

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
If there is no quality of life for him and no recovery chances, yes.
peji August 15, 2009 06:12:19

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
He shouldn't have had to fight for the right and he should be able to die by more comfortable means. Society has an obsession with life at all costs and tortures many people as a result...this poort man is very brave.
WayneSMT August 15, 2009 04:42:17

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
let God worry about what God has to worry about and let Karma worry about Karma, as for me, I will worry about me.
sexy mexican August 15, 2009 03:25:05

Answered: Yes, the Australian Quadriplegic should have the right to starve to death.
it is his choice...